Rutland Finance Committee hears Bay Path's $31.3 million FY27 budget
Bay Path superintendent tells Rutland panel FY27 assessment stays at the state minimum despite a health insurance spike.
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Millbury School Committee votes to continue school choice at 45 seats
Millbury School Committee votes 4-0 to renew school choice at 45 seats for 2026-2027. Chairperson Christopher Wilbur's committee heard from Assistant Business Manager Patrick Mara that the School of Choice Revolving Account holds $125,860.70.
Northborough Fire Department Requests $320,000 for Two Vehicle Replacements at Town Meeting
Northborough Fire Department seeks $320,000 at Town Meeting to replace two deteriorating vehicles.
Lunenburg Finance Committee Reviews FY27 Budgets With $3.1 Million Deficit Looming
Lunenburg's Finance Committee reviewed department budgets totaling tens of millions of dollars Thursday and confirmed a $3.35 million free cash certification as it works through a $3.1 million structural deficit heading into annual town meeting.
Northborough Launches Public Forums on Peasley School Rebuild or Renovation
NORTHBOROUGH -- March 12, 2026, Northborough opens public process on Peasley Elementary rebuild with cost range spanning $40 million to $120 million. The Peasley Building Committee held its first of up to ten planned community forums March 12, presenting findings from Flansburg Architects that the 1960s-era, 45,000-square-foot
Douglas Water Commission Moves to Replace Synagro Before July Sludge Contract Expires
DOUGLAS -- March 12, 2026, Douglas Water Commission doubles sludge disposal budget and eyes million-dollar thickening system. With contractor Synagro exiting its agreement on July 1, 2026, the commission voted 3-0 (Commissioner Kyle Hoos abstaining on unrelated February minutes) and spent most of its March 12 meeting planning a
Berlin ZBA Continues Garage Permit, Renews Coburn Road Special Permit After Quorum Crisis
Berlin's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a commercial garage permit application and renewed a separate five-year special permit at its March 11 meeting, after a quorum crisis forced a 20-minute recess while a member drove to town hall to retrieve Chair Lynn Ryan.
Northborough Police to Seek Tasers and Two Vehicles at 2026 Town Meeting
Northborough police chief previews taser replacements and two new cruisers for 2026 Town Meeting.
Milford Capital Subcommittee Hears Cemetery and Highway Requests, Approves Nothing
Milford's Capital Planning Subcommittee heard cemetery and highway wish lists totaling well over $1 million but approved nothing, citing a constrained $175,000 capital budget.
Zoning Board Unanimously Approves Used Car Dealership Permit for Summer Street
Lunenburg Zoning Board of Appeals approves special permit for used car dealership and repair shop at 36 Summer Street.